Softball Recap: Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies vs. Northridge Vikings
Johnstown-Monroe was the 5-0 winner over Northridge when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies fell just short of the Northridge Vikings by a score of 8-7 on Tuesday. Johnstown-Monroe just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
Emily Yanczura and Addy Zak did some serious damage despite the final result: Yanczura went 1-for-3 with a home run, while Zak scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddie Holbrook, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
On Northridge's side, they let Kenzie Hannahs and Camryn Moore loose on the outfield. Hannahs scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Moore went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a double. Ellie Reese was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Johnstown-Monroe's defeat dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Northridge, their victory ended a 14-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-11.
Johnstown-Monroe will take on Licking Heights at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Licking Heights is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season. As for Northridge, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Zanesville at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Northridge is facing Zanesville at the right time seeing as Zanesville is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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